Fire in our hearts - Jesus Army

FIRE IN OUR HEARTS
COMMUNICATE!
us. Isaiah had once mourned that Jerusalem had ‘none to guide
her’ among ‘all the sons she bore’ (Is 51:18). Zion’s sons were
meant to cherish her, ‘take her by the hand’ and lead her on.
Ours first needed winning, healing, and giving opportunity to
express their creative energy.
Nathan and Phil soon had the gathering in stitches with
their memories, candour and funny remarks. During that
memorable evening mums and dads faced their failures and
triumphs as forgiveness, humour and hope flowed between
the generations. When Nathan and Phil sat down they were
clearly rebels. But, strangely and movingly, the impression
that lingered was of their love for the church — and her Lord.
Nathan continued to struggle. His ambitions were set on music
and he’d started to play for a local band. At this point Jez
came into the story. Jez had heard about one of ‘Zion’s kids’
who had a talent for keyboard, was on the way out, and wanted
advice on the music scene.
Rufus set up a meeting for them at Sheepfold where they
could make some sounds together. The two musicians gelled
from the word go. Soon Rufus had an inspiration. He’d been
wondering how to capture the energy and mysticism of creation
in music. Maybe... Yes. He shot off and came back with a
copy of The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis.
Nathan and Jez were still jamming as the December sun
sank low over the hills and the little studio began to fill with
atmosphere. Rufus began to read aloud and Nathan’s keyboard
followed with moody, mysterious sounds. The guitar
sang and soared. Caught up in the imagery of the moment,
Rufus began to weep. They’d hit on something deep.
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